Great Porter Square: A Mystery. v. 1

** "Great Porter Square: A Mystery" by B. L. Farjeon is a gripping tale set in a late 19th-century lodging house, where the life of Mrs. James Preedy, a widow struggling to manage her property at No. 118, is thrown into turmoil by a chilling murder next door at No. 119. As the mystery unfolds, suspicion falls on Antony Cowlrick, an intriguing figure whose fate becomes entwined with the tragic event. The story introduces a colorful cast of characters, each with their secrets and motivations, set against a background of poverty and anxiety. Mrs. Preedy, already burdened with personal and financial woes, must navigate the police investigation and her own mounting fears, as the narrative reveals the dark side of human nature and the unsettling atmosphere that permeates her world. **